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Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education

See Schedule OWe envision every student in the Greater Houston area achieving grade-level reading or above by the end of the 3rd grade, putting them on the path …

CYCLE Changing Young Children's Lives

Human Services Spring, TX EIN: 200726745 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education

CYCLE Houston is a children’s charity focused on improving 2nd Grade literacy in Title One schools across Greater Houston. Our mission is to empower young students to reach their full potential by rewarding academic achievements with bicycles. Join us in creating a brighter future for Houston’s children by supporting our efforts. Learn more at CYCLEHouston.org.

Founded
Headquarters
Spring, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P58
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

See Schedule OWe envision every student in the Greater Houston area achieving grade-level reading or above by the end of the 3rd grade, putting them on the path to success and empowering them to reach their full potential in school and life.We allow young students to earn a bicycle for achieving their set literacy goals, and in return, they learn that hard work equals reward. We believe that understanding this lesson can put school children on the path to a brighter future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.8% of total expenses ($119,375 of $866,409).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education is a registered human services nonprofit based in Spring, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 200726745. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $772K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200726745. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education is located in Spring, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 2200 Louetta Suite 101, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education has $772K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $772K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

CYCLE Houston is a children’s charity focused on improving 2nd Grade literacy in Title One schools across Greater Houston. Our mission is to empower young students to reach their full potential by rewarding academic achievements with bicycles. Join us in creating a brighter future for Houston’s children by supporting our efforts. Learn more at CYCLEHouston.org. Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $772K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200726745, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KE
Keith K•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 58 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education

What is Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education?
Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Spring, United States. CYCLE Houston is a children’s charity focused on improving 2nd Grade literacy in Title One schools across Greater Houston. Our mission is to empower young students to reach their full potential by rewarding academic achievements with bicycles. Join us in creating a brighter future for Houston’s children by supporting our efforts. Learn more at CYCLEHouston.org.
When was Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education founded?
Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education was founded in 2004.
Who leads Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education?
Keith Kahl serves as Treasurer.
Where is Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education located?
Headquartered in Spring, TX, United States.
What is Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education trustworthy?
Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200726745.
What is Cycle - Changing Young Childrens Lives Through Education's website?
https://www.cyclehouston.org